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ENG 101 - Misplaced Modifier - Explanation-2

This document discusses misplaced modifiers and provides examples. It defines a modifier as a word or phrase that describes another word in the sentence. A misplaced modifier is one that is not placed next to the word it modifies, making the sentence awkward or confusing. The document provides steps to identify and correct misplaced modifiers, including underlining the misplaced portion and rewriting the sentence with the modifier next to what it describes. It includes examples of misplaced modifiers and their corrections.

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ENG 101 - Misplaced Modifier - Explanation-2

This document discusses misplaced modifiers and provides examples. It defines a modifier as a word or phrase that describes another word in the sentence. A misplaced modifier is one that is not placed next to the word it modifies, making the sentence awkward or confusing. The document provides steps to identify and correct misplaced modifiers, including underlining the misplaced portion and rewriting the sentence with the modifier next to what it describes. It includes examples of misplaced modifiers and their corrections.

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Misplaced Modifiers

A modifier is a word or group of words that describes


or gives more detail about other words in a sentence.
Example: The girl in blue is the one who went to the
dance.

A misplaced modifier is a modifier that is in the wrong


place. This can make the sentence awkward,
confusing, or funny.
Example: The girl is the one who went to the dance in
blue.

Misplaced Modifiers
You should always place the modifier next to what it is
modifying or describing

How can you correct the following sentence?


Maria called her adorable kitten opening the can of food.

First, identify the modifier.


Then ask yourself who or what the word is describing.
Then place the modifier next to what it is describing.
Opening the can of food, Maria called her adorable kitten.

Misplaced Modifier Practice


Copy the following sentences as they are and underline
the misplaced modifier. Then rewrite the sentence
placing the modifier correctly.

1. With a spiked collar, the girl took her dog for a walk.
2. Driving through the area, the beautiful homes were
seen by the tourists.

3. We saw several monkeys on vacation in Mexico.

Misplaced Modifier Practice


1. With a spiked collar, the girl took her dog for a
walk.
Correct: The girl took her dog, with a spiked collar,
for a walk.
2. Driving through the area, the beautiful homes were
seen by the tourists.
Correct: The beautiful homes were seen by the
tourists, driving through the area.

3. We saw several monkeys on vacation in Mexico.


Correct: On vacation in Mexico, we saw several
monkeys.

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